PineBook Pro shipping to India

[User 22380]

I decided to take a risk and used TipTrans to forward a Pinebook Pro to India, via HK.
It did finally reach me.
But one, Tiptrans were a big pita; lots of conditions and restrictions. and they dont provide a viable shipper.
And then shipping cost from HK to India via ups and then almost about 40% in customs tax.
so i  ended up paying shipping+customs, an equivalent  to original cost of the PBP.
But finally arrived and kind of ok.

Probably not worth it doing alone.

Thank you for replying.

I have looked a few forwarders, but dropped the idea because I thought they were risky.
It's reassuring that someone has successful experience (although with some problems) with package forwarders.
Pine64 don't seem to sell PBP due to global parts shortage.
I have subscribed to PBP updates via RSS. I'll buy one as soon as they are available for order.
I might go with the option you mentioned (understanding the risks/costs involved).

Thanks again for you reply.